wariness

American  

[wair-ee-nis] / ˈwɛər i nɪs /

noun

1. the state or quality of being wary.

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Other Word Forms

• overwariness noun

Etymology

Origin of wariness

First recorded in 1545–55; wary + -ness

Example Sentences

That wariness was also evident in the tankan, which showed that large manufacturers’ confidence in their business prospects for the three months ahead declined to +14.

From The Wall Street Journal

But at a time of growing wariness over private-market valuations, investors have good reason to scrutinize deals, particularly when the buyers are already deeply committed to the same assets.

From The Wall Street Journal

When it was announced, there was wariness about how the comedy sketch show would translate for a British audience.

From BBC

But Navarra said the move also "puts TikTok out of step with global privacy expectations" and might reinforce wariness for some about its ownership.

From BBC

The boy beside her was scowling, caught up in the memories of his own recap, no doubt, but when he saw me his expression changed to one of worried wariness.

From Literature

Related Words

• alertness
• vigilance